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Union warns of possible B.C. bus disruptions in January as sides begin mediation

Union warns of possible B.C. bus disruptions in January as sides begin mediation

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing some transit employees in British Columbia's Lower Mainland says disruptions could happen in January after members voted 100 per cent in favour of a strike mandate earlier this month.
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New year brings new rules on asbestos and injury for some workers in B.C.

New year brings new rules on asbestos and injury for some workers in B.C.

VICTORIA — Some British Columbia workers will be ringing in changes on Jan. 1, including new rules for those who work with asbestos and other requirements to help injured employees get back on the job.
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Former Penticton woman who beat great-grandson's mother to death granted day parole

Former Penticton woman who beat great-grandson's mother to death granted day parole

"You continue to express remorse for the offence," stated the Parole Board of Canada.
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Hot deal alert: You can fly round-trip, direct from Vancouver to Japan for $680

Hot deal alert: You can fly round-trip, direct from Vancouver to Japan for $680

The lowest price for regular tickets typically starts around $1,200.
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High wind warnings along B.C.'s coast as gusts predicted to reach 120 km/h

High wind warnings along B.C.'s coast as gusts predicted to reach 120 km/h

Environment Canada says the high winds may damage roof shingles and windows in the affected zone and power outages may occur.
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Langford highrise still empty after second evacuation

Langford highrise still empty after second evacuation

There are barriers around the tower and no activity is apparent at RidgeView Place, as the owner sues the seller, builder, engineers and the City of Langford.
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Opinion: The scientific breakthrough of the year was fixing a first-world problem

Opinion: The scientific breakthrough of the year was fixing a first-world problem

In Canada, approximately 65 percent have weight issues.
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Storm knocks out power, disrupts ferry and road travel, and alters holiday plans

Storm knocks out power, disrupts ferry and road travel, and alters holiday plans

B.C. Ferries cancelled sailings on several routes Monday as strong winds hit Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, knocking down trees and leaving thousands without power.
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Environment Canada is forecasting significant waves for two regions in B.C.

Environment Canada is forecasting significant waves for two regions in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued weather alerts for two Vancouver Island regions, warning of potential ocean waves reaching up to seven metres on Wednesday.
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Christmas Day windstorm leaves some 28,000 customers without power in B.C.

Christmas Day windstorm leaves some 28,000 customers without power in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Power restoration work is underway in British Columbia on Tuesday after heavy rains and strong winds in parts of the province left thousands of households without power. BC Hydro said in a statement that at its peak at around 2 a.m.
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